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Using an AED

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defibrillator is a lifesaving piece of medical equipment which delivers an electrical shock to a cardiac arrest victim. Research has shown that deploying a defibrillator What is an AED and how to use one.A Cardiac arrests can affect anyone at any time. 30,000 occur outside of hospitals across the UK each year.

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

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Handling Specific Electrical Burn Injuries Electrical burns require specific first-aid measures. Advanced Prehospital Interventions: Techniques and Tools for Emergency Care Dealing with electrical burns in a prehospital setting involves more than basic first aid; it often requires advanced interventions.

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15 Life-Changing Reasons to Become an EMT: More Than Just a Job

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They often engage in public education, teaching CPR and first aid, and participating in health and wellness fairs. They learn to operate sophisticated life-saving tools, from defibrillators to advanced airway management devices.

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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

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This equipment ranges from basic first aid supplies to sophisticated devices like defibrillators, oxygen therapy units, and advanced airway management tools. EMTs are often the first responders to an emergency, providing essential life-saving measures and stabilizing patients before they are transported to hospitals.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

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MICN There are four different levels of medical first responders in New Jersey: EMRs, EMTs, MICPs, and MICNs. EMRs, or Emergency Medical Responders , know the basics of emergency medical care; They are trained in basic First Aid and CPR, and are taught proper body mechanics when lifting and moving patients.

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How to Become a Better EMT in 24 Hours

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AED stands for Automatic External Defibrillator , which is a machine that measures the rhythm of a person’s heart and can deliver electric current if necessary. The first step you should take when using an AED as an EMT is to review the patient’s history to see if they have any kind of heart condition.

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Cardiac Rhythms/ECG Module

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Mum (first aid trained) gave back blows and started CPR. As she has had an out of hospital arrest, the likely path would be (following cardiac work up) to be offered an implantable defibrillator (ICD). A 12 year old girl was heard to be coughing in the middle of the night. For most children, a transfer will be necessary.

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